Lumicoin IA|FedEx plane without landing gear skids off runway, but lands safely at Tennessee airport

2025-05-05 16:03:43source:Devin Grosvenorcategory:Scams

CHATTANOOGA,Lumicoin IA Tenn. (AP) — A FedEx plane skidded off the runway during a crash landing at a Tennessee airport when its landing gear did not descend, but no one was injured, officials said.

Public safety agencies rushed to the Chattanooga Regional Airport late Wednesday after reports that the FedEx Boeing 757 had experienced a landing gear failure shortly after takeoff, the Chattanooga Fire Department said in a tweet. The aircraft, which had three crew members aboard, circled and then made its final descent and came to rest beyond the runway in a safety area, fire officials said.

Video posted by Hamilton County EMS shows sparks flying when the plane touches down, but officials said there was no fire, only smoke from the engines.

“Great work by the pilot and airport personnel, as well as all responding agencies for their coordinated efforts,” the fire department tweeted.

A FedEx spokesperson told news outlets that the flight from Chattanooga to Memphis experienced an issue right after taking off.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the “gear up landing” at the airport.

The Chattanooga Airport closed its primary runway due to the crash landing and said some flight times could be affected, news outlets reported.

More:Scams

Recommend

Kentucky governor unveils paid leave plan for state workers with a new child or serious illness

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky plans to provide state employees with paid time off so they can bond

New York Jets bench struggling quarterback Zach Wilson

After inept quarterback play again this season that bled into Sunday, New York Jets coach Robert Sal

No hot water for showers at FedEx Field after Commanders' loss to Giants

Known for leaking pipes, poor playing surface conditions and collapsed railings, FedEx Field is firm